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Paul Wellstone

Age: 58

popular Democrat from Minnesota who championed liberal causes during his two terms as a senator. Despite his left-leaning philosophy, Wellstone was widely liked and respected by Democrats and Republicans alike. He died in a plane crash.

Died: near Eveleth, Minn., Oct. 25, 2002

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